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    • Brookside Apartments

    5201 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315

    Apartment building
    2 beds

    Available units

    Price may not include required fees and charges
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    No floorplan available
    $845+·2 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    800$845Now
    No floorplan available
    $845+·2 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    800$8458/9/2025
    No floorplan available
    $845+·2 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    800$845Now
    No floorplan available
    $845+·2 bed, 1 bath
    UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
    800$8458/10/2025

    What's special

    Brookside Apartments 5201 S.Union Des Moines, IA, 50315 Welcome to Brookside Apartments, where the convenience of Des Moines' South Side meets quiet, residential living. Our 2BR/1BA apartments feature various upgrades, including new ceiling fans and LED lighting, new countertops, and updated cabinetry. Each apartment has a breakfast bar to enjoy dining and entertaining. At Brookside Apartments, we offer free off-street parking for your convenience, laundry on each floor, and on-site management to help maintain and keep our building safe. Each tenant is responsible for their own electric and a proportionate share of water, gas, and trash. Sorry, no pets accepted.

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit Features

    Other
    • Gas-water-trash Charged Back Monthly.

    Policies

    Pets
    Small dogs
    • Not allowed
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Cats
    • Not allowed

    Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    22 / 100
    Car-Dependent
    31 / 100
    Some Transit
    23 / 100
    Somewhat Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Des Moines

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Des Moines, IA is $1,050.

    Average rent

    $1,050

    Month-over-month

    $0

    Year-over-year

    -$145

    Available rentals

    457

    Des Moines, IA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Brookside Apartments?

    Brookside Apartments has a walk score of 22, it's car-dependent.

    What is the transit score of Brookside Apartments?

    Brookside Apartments has a transit score of 31, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to Brookside Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Brookside Apartments include South Union Elementary School, Mccombs Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

    What neighborhood is Brookside Apartments in?

    Brookside Apartments is in the Fort Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.

    What are Brookside Apartments's policies on pets?

    Small dogs are not allowed. Large dogs are not allowed. Cats are not allowed.